Chapter 79

Chapter 77: All-In (Part 5)

Wang Haitao stood at the classroom door, took a deep breath, and firmly gripped the secret letter from his mother.

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Listening to the slightly mocking comments around him, Wang Haitao couldn't help but frown. Although he hadn't known Liu Dong for long, Liu Dong's steady and calm demeanor had left a deep impression on him. He didn't believe that Liu Dong would recklessly throw away 200,000 chips. However, he couldn't figure out where Liu Dong's immense confidence came from, to the point of betting 200,000 without even looking at his hole cards.

However, to be honest, Wang Haitao still believed that Liu Dong would win this game. Especially after the almost perfect record Liu Dong had shown on the first floor, which was the source of Wang Haitao's confidence in him. Although he believed Liu Dong would win, he didn't want Liu Dong to actually win this game, because if he did, it would mean that his plan to recruit Liu Dong into the Black Tiger Gang would completely fail.

Who would a millionaire with assets in the tens of millions willingly join a gang?!

Regardless of what others said, Liu Dong had his own considerations. The third card was quickly dealt. Liu Dong got a 5 of Spades, while Han Lei got a King of Diamonds.

"Mr. Han, please speak!"

"Hehe, it seems my luck is much better than yours. I bet 500,000!" Han Lei's face was full of satisfaction.

Seeing his expression, Liu Dong smiled calmly, "Mr. Han is very confident. But my 5 of Spades isn't bad either. I'll match your 500,000!"

After hearing his words and seeing the chips Liu Dong pushed to the center of the table, Han Lei's expression changed, and he couldn't help but show a pleased look. He had been a bit worried that betting too much might scare Liu Dong off, but he didn't expect Liu Dong to match his 500,000!

After throwing the chips, Liu Dong paid no attention to the comments around him and instead turned to Duan Zhiheng, who had been inactive, and said, "Dealer, shouldn't you deal the next card?"

Hearing this, Duan Zhiheng frowned. After years in the casino, he had never seen such a strange gambler. Not only did he not look at his hole cards, but he also kept betting even when his cards were worse than his opponent's. No matter how you looked at it, this wasn't the behavior of a rational person.

However, no matter how he looked at it, this young man with an ordinary appearance but a steady demeanor was not a rash person. Moreover, he didn't believe that someone like Wang Haitao would be so simple. Despite the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Duan Zhiheng's hands didn't slow down. Soon, the fourth card was dealt.

This time, Liu Dong got a 5 of Clubs, while Han Lei got a Jack of Diamonds.

Looking at his cards, Liu Dong couldn't help but smile faintly and said, "It seems it's my turn to speak now!"

According to the rules of Texas Hold'em, his two 5s made a pair, while Han Lei's cards, though individually higher, were just a high card.

"Hmph!"

Hearing Han Lei's displeased hum, Liu Dong's expression remained unchanged. He reached out, grabbed a stack of chips, and threw them forward, "Let's go big this time, 2,000,000!"

Seeing his move, everyone around fell silent. This was the most exciting moment of the game, and no gambler wanted to miss the heart-pounding excitement. This was the charm of gambling; the unknown always captivated people more.

At this moment, Han Lei's previous confidence was gone, and he stared intently at Liu Dong, who looked calm. Although he was indeed a spoiled rich kid, he wasn't a fool. He wanted to figure out whether Liu Dong was truly confident or just bluffing.

However, what puzzled him was how Liu Dong could have such confidence without even looking at his hole cards, betting 2,000,000 with just a pair of 5s.

Actually, not only was he puzzled, but the onlookers were also scratching their heads. They attributed Liu Dong's actions to sheer boldness, or perhaps irrational boldness. Although Liu Dong had a pair of 5s, most of the onlookers didn't think he would win this game.

"I'll match! 2,000,000!" Han Lei said coldly.

After Han Lei's chips were thrown, their last card was dealt by Duan Zhiheng.

"It seems my luck is good!" Liu Dong picked up his 5 of Hearts and waved it at Han Lei. With this 5, he now had three 5s. Although Han Lei also got a 10, making a pair, his single pair was no match for Liu Dong's three of a kind.

Seeing his cards were behind, Han Lei's face turned sour.

"Mr. Han, why don't we go all-in? It would be more convenient!" Liu Dong put down his cards and stared at Han Lei's eyes, speaking casually.

Hearing this, Han Lei looked at him, frowned tightly, and couldn't make up his mind whether to go all-in as Liu Dong suggested.

"2,000,000!" Before Han Lei could respond, Liu Dong suddenly shouted and pushed 2,000,000 chips forward.

Seeing this, Han Lei gritted his teeth, revealed his hole cards, and slammed them on the table, shouting, "I'll match your 2,000,000, and I want to see your hole cards!"

"Heh, three 10s, a set of 10s is better than three 5s!"

"Right? Unless his hole card is a 5 or a 3, this round will probably be Mr. Han's win!"

"I think Mr. Han is sure to win. The probability of getting a four of a kind or a full house is so low!"

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Hearing the comments around him, Han Lei's face became more confident, "Quick, reveal your hole cards. If you lose, we can..."

Han Lei's smug expression suddenly froze as Liu Dong revealed his hole card. It was as if a noisy duck had its throat clamped by its owner, unable to speak.

Seeing his stunned look, Liu Dong smiled faintly, "I'm sorry, this is a 3 of Clubs."

"Three 5s, two 3s, a full house!!!"

The crowd burst into exclamations of disbelief.

"Haha, Brother Liu's gambling skills are indeed impressive!"

Hearing Wang Haitao's praise, Liu Dong smiled calmly, "Brother Wang, you flatter me. I don't really know much about gambling. Winning this round was just luck!"

However, from Wang Haitao's expression, it was clear he didn't believe Liu Dong's words.

But Liu Dong wasn't lying. In fact, when the first card was dealt, he already knew the size and suit of the first ten cards. No matter how he played, he wouldn't lose. And when he got the fifth card, he originally intended to go all-in, but seeing Han Lei's hesitation and even a hint of retreat, he decisively bet 2,000,000. Relying on his three 10s, Han Lei chose to match.

"It seems I won this round!" Liu Dong said.

Seeing Liu Dong's calm smile, Han Lei's expression changed, and he grunted, "Don't get too cocky. This is just the first round!"

"That's perfect, I'm just getting interested!" Liu Dong laughed.

At this moment, Duan Zhiheng used a long ruler to push the chips Liu Dong had bet, along with Han Lei's 4,700,000, to Liu Dong's side. Soon, a dealer neatly stacked the scattered chips.

A new game quickly began.

Just like the previous round, Liu Dong didn't look at his hole card. With the first round as a base, no one said anything.

Han Lei's second card, a King of Spades, was clearly higher than Liu Dong's 6 of Diamonds.

"Mr. Han, please speak!" Duan Zhiheng said.

"I bet 200,000!"

"I'll match!" Liu Dong also threw 200,000 chips forward.